Send Flowers to Japan

If you ever asked your friends and family about that one flower which symbolized Japan, the answer would probably have been Cherry Blossoms!

And they would have been right, of course!

Cherry Blossoms, known as Sakura in Japanese, are intertwined with the culture and ethos of Japan. Ancient emperors used them during their coronation ceremonies. These blooms once formed a major portion of the country’s flower exports – and still contribute to a great extent.

Besides, Sakura have left an indelible mark on modern Japan too. When the Second World War ended in the East, in what would be immortalized as V-E Day, the surrendering Japanese generals carried small bouquets of Cherry Blossoms as peace offerings to the Allied commanders led by General Douglas MacArthur.

But the Sakura is just one of the thousands of spectacular flowers that this mighty island nation is dotted with!

At Send Flowers to Japan, we specialize in procuring and delivering freshly-plucked flowers from one corner of the country to another. Japan, also often referred to by its former name Nippon, is an archipelago that has over 6,000 islands.

The 5 main islands are Honshu (meaning ‘homeland’ and the largest of the group), Okinawa, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and the East China Sea, each island and their largest cities have varying climates. This has made the country enormously rich in biodiversity, which has boiled over to its flora too.

Flower delivery in Japan has been mentioned in some of the country’s most ancient and sacred texts. Several dynasties adopted flowers as their royal seals and flower sellers were patronized.

While Japan has made its mark in the fields of technology, pop culture, literature, a mélange of musical genres, and even cuisine, far less known is the fact that it was one of the first countries to provide national flower parks and reserves with genetically modified seeds that promoted the faster growth of a plethora of flowers!

The fact that the country had several different climatic zones helped too.

You will find florists in Japan at nearly every corner of major cities. Tokyo, the world’s most densely-populated capital city, is renowned for its flower shops.

If you are looking for single-day flower deliveries to your loved ones, let us – Send Flowers to Japan – help you out!

We are one of the most technologically sophisticated online flower retailers with assured deliveries and easy-to-understand terms and conditions. We can procure any flower (even if it’s out of season) and parcel it carefully for overnight deliveries.

Over the last 3 decades, Japan has witnessed a drastic drop in population. Although it’s the 3rd largest economy, the average age is around 65, making it one of the world’s ‘oldest’ countries. We regularly receive orders from abroad that are curated and packed specially for elderly citizens living on their own.

It is certainly a glum scenario. But to us, it’s still business as usual. We take every order as seriously as you do. Trust us for online flower delivery services in Japan 365 days a year.

The Japanese people adore flowers of all kinds. Many of their festivals are incomplete without particular species. You can witness their love for diverse blossoms in huge flower gardens spread across the 5 islands.

The most famous ones are Saika no Sato, Himawari no Sato, Higashizawa Rose Park, Hitsujiyama Park, and the Showa Memorial Park.

We can safely say that our stock of flowers is as attractive as the ones you see in these parks, some of which are UNESCO-protected.

Think we are boasting? Well, why don’t you place an order to deliver roses in Japan and experience our services first-hand?

Meet our 5 bestsellers!

“Hanakotoba.”

This Japanese term refers to the language of flowers.

According to Japanese tradition dating back millennia, flowers can communicate silently and in their own unique language. Most popular Japanese flowers have a secondary meaning in Hanakotoba.

Camellia (Tsubaki): Camellias have more than 200 species and most of them are endemic to South and South-East Asia. Tsubaki refers specifically to Camellia japonica and this species is absent outside of Japan.

Camellias signal the arrival of spring. They were the favorites of the Edo dynasty which ruled feudal Japan between the early 1600s and 1867. To the noblemen of this period, pink and light red camellias meant ‘good thoughts.’

Red camellias have always meant love.

Camellias are in demand throughout the year. They can add a bit of spark to staid bouquets and also make for excellent standalone gifts due to their volume.

Since we deliver fresh flowers in Japan, we deal with camellias almost daily. You can easily place an order; the details are explained in the next section.

Do note that it’s a bad idea to gift these flowers to people who are ill, severely injured, or otherwise indisposed. It’s considered a bad omen.

Morning Glory (Asagao): These bright blue flowers with a white base are symbolic of the summer season. They are one of the most favorite flowers of the Japanese people and have been planted by the country’s embassies and consulates in foreign lands as a sign of friendship.

In Hanakotoba, Morning Glory flowers represent a fleeting love, one that doesn’t stay too long. Experts suggest that this meaning has probably been derived from the short duration of time for which the flower blooms. True to its name, these flowers are at their best during mornings when it's cooler.

During the daytime, they tend to wrinkle and shrink.

A Morning Glory was etched on the stained-glass window of Nagasaki’s biggest Catholic church, later one of the handful of buildings left standing after the nuclear bomb attack on the 9th of August, 1945.

That church and its famous window still stand and is in excellent shape after a few rounds of renovations over the years. The flower is revered across Japan.

You’ll find them in most flower shops in Japan!

Japanese Cherry (Sakura): We started off with the Sakura, the country’s national flower! We stock cherry blossoms around the year because they are tourist favorites too, besides dominating the domestic market. Japanese cherry blossoms indicate the end of the Spring season while they represent ‘purity of heart’ and ‘noble accomplishment’ as per Hanakotoba.

The best specimens are usually sourced from nurseries and gardens in Okinawa. Unlike what many people believe, these are not perennial. They grow mostly in March and April, and only for a few weeks.

The flower was introduced to Japan from China but the exact period has never been identified. You will get over 200 different species of Sakura in Japan. The most in-demand colors are light pink and yellow.

If you are new to this country and unaware of local customs, allow us to take care of flower delivery in Japan with a healthy dose of these beauties (especially the most popular variant, Somei-Yoshino) thrown in!

Chrysanthemums (Kiku): Chrysanthemums are native to most parts of Japan. Kiku flowers have a special significance in matters of State as they appear on the country’s national emblem as well as the Imperial crest, a very uncommon coincidence.

In Hanakotoba, they represent ‘purity of spirit’ and ‘zest for life.’

Of the 5,500+ different species of Chrysanthemums that grow worldwide, the Japanese variants are some of the biggest & brightest ones. The most popular colors include red, yellow, light violet, white & green.

Green Kiku flowers can be pretty expensive. Just a friendly reminder!

Red roses (Akaibara): Japan’s red roses are exported to several South-East Asian nations as they are in great demand due to the volume of the blooms and the rich & redolent scent.

Akaibara refers only to red roses. Like most other countries, roses symbolize love in Japan. They are also admired for their historical significance. Several tales of red and pink Japanese roses (Rosa rugosa) exist. They were used by warring feudal lords (Shoguns) to surrender and accept defeat at the hands of rival Shoguns.

Or, they were used by the Samurai (warriors loyal to only one Shogun & similar to the Prussian armed forces circa mid-1650s) to indicate that they were ‘going rogue’ and becoming a Ronin.

Pretty paradoxical meanings, clearly! We source most of our Akaibara from the enormous markets in Kyoto and Fukuoka.

The next time you want to deliver roses in Japan, contact us. Our roses look and smell as good as the ones you see in the famous Gora Park!

How are we better than flower shops in Japan?

Given that there are so many phenomenal florists in Japan, why indeed should you choose us?

Here are some ways we edge ahead of most major flower delivery service providers:

Benchmarked e-commerce experience: Complete customer satisfaction is what we strive for. Send Flowers to Japan is an online retailer of flowers and sundry other gift items. Since we do not have any physical premises, our webstore functions as your one-stop-shop for almost any species of flower that catches your fancy!

Our website has a simple user interface or UI where you will find every piece of information you want with just a few clicks or taps.

To start shopping, you’ll be assigned your personal account. Click on the ‘login’ icon up top and enter your username & password if you’re a returning customer. If not, please create a new user ID by providing your email address and choosing a username/password you deem fit.

Your email address will only be used for communications and promotional purposes. As soon as your account is created, you will be able to add items to your shopping cart. Essentially, you can start using our online flower delivery services in Japan within a few minutes!

Once that part’s over, you can pay using any international credit or debit cards, PayPal, and prepaid JCB or Diner’s International cards.

Always log out once your transaction is complete.

Unparalleled inventory of flowers: We can safely state that our inventory stores more flowers than some of the best shops, whether offline or online. Our cold-storage facilities keep each blossom in perfect atmospheric conditions that ensure they look their best every day.
Your data and you: We take good care of your data. They are encrypted & stored on remote servers. The privacy of your data is fundamental to our business model.

FAQs

If I’m sending a bouquet to Tokyo from my residence in Kawasaki, will it cost me more than if I sent a single flower with the stalk intact?

It won’t cost you a penny more. Our charges are uniform – US$10 per delivery. That’s just above 1,350 Yen.

Is there any ‘surge’ effect on your delivery charges? Do you charge more on holidays and long weekends?

Absolutely not. We have only one delivery charge. That’s $10/order. Nothing more, nothing less.

Do you have floriculturists at your agency? I’d appreciate some advice for a gift.

For any query, advice, and clarifications, please reach out to us